Written By: Ar. John Ian Lee Fulgar
In a society that glorifies the sleek shapes of glass and steel, it takes a brave leap of faith to be different.
One example is Brittany Corp., Vista Land & Lifescapes Inc.’s premium residential arm—a brand rightfully enabled by the country’s largest homebuilder to exude luxury and class in every community it creates.
Surrounded by beautiful, perfectly tended gardens with an enchanting wooded landscape, Brittany’s Promenade is a majestical English countryside offering lovely views of the garden and its surroundings, which are full of flowers and luxuriant nature.
A return to the classics
Residents of Brittany’s old world European- and American-inspired projects enjoy a community that mixes luxury and natural beauty, reminiscent of the old high nobility. The projects delight as Brittany combs different regions of the world for the most impressive and luxurious architecture that can be readily adapted to the local environment and lifestyle to come up with these beautiful inspirations.
With a modern twist
While Brittany’s developments maintain the quality and degree of detail in its projects, contemporary technology, materials and building procedures result in a shorter turnaround time and a longer shelf life.
Behind the classic exterior, Brittany houses are also outfitted with smart home technology to make their occupants’ lives not only more elegant, but also more comfortable. Residents and investors thus appreciate the effort and labor that go into the units, knowing how each development is designed, developed and crafted.
Such is the case for Crosswinds, Promenade and Portofino, which are three of Brittany’s most renowned projects.
Crosswinds: A glimpse of Switzerland
Surrounded by an immense expanse of greenery, including acre upon acre of land studded with thousands of pine trees and a striking park featuring green lawns, Crosswinds offers a splendid panoramic view.
Whereas the Philippines is famous for its bahay kubo and bahay na bato, Switzerland is famous for its chalets. The Swiss chalet, with its picturesque vistas, huge windows and balconies, and towering roof, might be a suitable adaption to Philippine tropical surroundings.
Brittany’s 100-ha Crosswinds development offers a peek into Swiss living quietly concealed among Tagaytay’s gorgeous, sweeping natural hills. Alpine Villas, Lausanne, The Deux Pointe, The Grand Quartier and The Swiss Quadrilles are luxury residences and residential complexes.
Promenade: Experience the greeneries of England
Inspired by the gardens of the English countryside, Promenade has everything you could ask for in an indulgent country estate—an epic gravel drive, acre upon acre of land studded with thousands of pine trees, Italianate secret gardens and mazes, high black-and-gold and elaborate 18-century style gates, man-made lagoons, country homes and woodland.
England is well-known for its abundant gardens, which can be 10 times the size of the country home. There is no better moment than now to take up on Brittany’s offer of an English-inspired utopia, with wellness design and the therapeutic power of nature making the rounds among property developers.
The Promenade is a 30-ha cluster of 235 lots nestled in the refreshing hamlet of Brittany Sta. Rosa in Laguna, away from the concrete jungle of Metro Manila.
Promenade is considered the greenest enclave providing majestic views of Mt. Makiling. Residents here embrace the wide-open spaces, fresh country air, beautiful landscapes and sweeping views of well-groomed fairways that are the signature of this spectacular part of the city.
Promenade, today’s greenest enclave, offers breathtaking views of Mt. Makiling and the Banahaw fairways of the Sta. Elena golf course. Majestic vistas are brought within the property by a rich mix of flowering plants and greeneries in each corner and rotunda. While its particular selling point is its greenery, it is not lacking in amenities and features. The spectacular Luxor obelisk, built during its debut year, lies in the center of the Promenade.
Portofino: Italian elegance at its finest
Attention to every detail makes Portofino even more prestigious and worthy of attention; the marble statues that embellish the park, the well-kept gardens and many other features are all details that create a truly unique and exclusive environment.
Portofino is the ideal Brittany development for individuals who appreciate Italian artistry. Portofino is both a home and a piece of art, with distinct and imaginative architectural features that will survive the test of time. Its lively position in the burgeoning lifestyle center of Alabang, eager to be a part of the new South of Manila, complements its classic and timeless aesthetic.
The world in your home
Brittany houses and communities are well known for their sustainability as well, in addition to the prominent global-inspired design of each property. Every development has capable support systems such as cutting-edge trash disposal systems, materials recovery facilities and a highly trained horticulture crew dedicated to preserving the natural environment.
For more information on Brittany Corporation’s collection of luxury properties, visit www.brittany.com.ph. You may also follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
The author is the principal architect at Fulgar Architects, pioneering unique and metamodern design specialties for various real estate projects from hospitality, condominiums, museums, and commercial to mixed-use township developments in the Philippines. He collaborates with multiple industry specialists to develop joint venture opportunities for landowners and investors. Please visit www.ianfulgar.com
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